The conviction we are responsible for happiness of others, and not our own happiness. The idea we have to sacrifice ourselves for the sake of others Read More
Of course, my anger was, as anger usually is, just a cover up for other emotions. Feeling betrayed. Disappointed. Treated badly. All that and much more. Anger came out of that Read More
Much younger me could not understand depression. Older me understands it all too well. And only now I understand that sometimes depression becomes so familiar it's hard to distinguish it fro… Read More
I honestly believe the emotions we don't face, accept, admit, express, have way more power over us that those we do. In most cases that power does us no good Read More
Good poetry tastes like music. Good music sounds like poetry. Poetry that sings and music that speaks. That’s what I love about both: when I can’t draw a line, because it touches… Read More
It was just lately that I started realizing, really understanding, not just knowing, that being listened to is not just about being allowed to voice your opinion. It's about being allowed to… Read More